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B466 ANK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB466 ANK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2024 109,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,277 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,976 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 105,529 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 104,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 103,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,080 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,407 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2011 100,889 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 94,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 85,461 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2006 80,390 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B466 ANK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B466 ANK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B466 ANK registered?

B466 ANK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B466 ANK safe to buy?

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